St. Paul’s has been an active parish since 1885, starting in a small historic chapel south of the city (now the community of Midnapore), and the current St. Paul’s church was built in the Calgary South community of Lake Sundance in 1998. We are a growing community ministering to parishioners who live in south-central Calgary, south of Fish Creek Park.
What are the services like?
We currently have one service on Sunday morning at 10:00 am which is also livestreamed on our YouTube channel. We also have a Morning Prayer service on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am followeed by Bible Study. Please check our Weekly News Bulletin for any updates to our services. For more information on these Eucharistic services please visit our Worship Services page.
What about my kids?
Before our scripture readings at the 10:00 am service, the children of the parish are invited to attend our Sunday School held outside the Sanctuary in the hall. Children are also welcome to stay with you during the service, or if you are more comfortable, you can stay with your child in our Solace (quiet) room at the back of the Sanctuary. You can find more information about Sunday School, on our Sunday School page and Youth Activities on our Youth Ministries page.
What do I wear?
We want you to be comfortable when you worship with us! We never want you to think "I have nothing to wear to church" as you get ready for one of our services. There really is no dress code here. Parishioners dress in a variety of styles, from business casual to jeans, shorts, and t-shirts. We try to be scent -free out of love and respect for those whose health is threatened by fragrances so we ask your co-operation in avoiding using perfumes, after-shave, perfumed hairsprays, etc.
What about Communion?
We invite everyone to the Lord’s Table. To receive the Bread (gluten-free option available), extend palms, crossed and upward; when offered the chalice, please assist in guiding it by holding the bottom edge with thumb and fingers. If you prefer, you may receive only the bread or the wine. We believe Christ is fully present in either element. If you prefer not to receive the Sacrament, you may ask for a blessing in the traditional manner of crossing your hands over your chest.
Where are the washrooms?
We have both Mens and Womens washrooms on the right hand side of the hallway located to the left of the kitchen.
What about accessibility?
Our facility is fully wheelchair accessible. All of our service content and music lyrics are projected on to two large monitors at the front of the sanctuary. We also have large print versions of the Order of Service and the bulletin available from the sidespeople. If you have trouble hearing the service, please see the sidespeople or the sound person for a hearing device. We have several available.
How can I get connected?
If you are new to the Parish, someone from our Newcomers team will greet you right outside the doors of the sanctuary/service as you leave and will give you a Welcoming Package. To connect further, join us in the hall after the Sunday service for some fellowship over coffee, tea, juice and snacks. We would love to get to know you better in a relaxed setting after the service.
If you are interested in joining our parish family, there is a card in the Welcoming Package, in boxes at the end of the pews or in the downloads below, that you can fill out and give to one of our clergy or to a member of Parish Council.
You can also get in touch with us by calling the church at 403-256-1428 or sending an email.
How can I make a donation to support St. Paul's?
There are several options for giving to St. Paul's:
- You can donate in person at our church services - Envelopes are available from our envelope secretary;
- You can donate directly from your bank account using an e-Transfer;
- You can arrange for pre-authorized monthly deposits from your bank account; or
- You can donate using a credit card by clicking on the Donate button.